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KIN 0087B - Theory of Basketball

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 89B Hours: 54 lecture Description: Study and analysis of competitive basketball. Emphasis on defense, offense, individual and team skill development, rules and games preparation and strategy. Designed for students with basketball experience and/or the desire to coach basketball at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Outline fundamentals of basketball including offensive and defensive skill sets. Apply coaching strategies for end of game special situations. Compare the benefits of incorporating a match up zone defense versus straight man to man. Course Content Outline I. Orientation A. Overview B. Expectations II. Mental Game A. Importance B. Control 1. Emotions 2. Situations C. Concentration Level and Focus D. Visualization and Imagining III. Rules Interpretation A. Officials 1. Signals of Calls 2. Professional 3. College 4. High School B. Court Dimensions 1. Professional 2. College 3. High School C. History of Rules IV. Offensive Fundamentals A. How to Teach and Develop Individual Fundamentals 1. Footwork 2. Ball Handling 3. Passing 4. Shooting B. How to Incorporate Team Offensive Fundamentals 1. Use of Picks 2. Fast break 3. 1/4 Court Offenses C. Dead Ball Situations 1. Set Up 2. Execution D. Baseline Out of Bounds 1. Set Up 2. Execution E. Sideline Out of Bounds 1. Set Up 2. Execution V. Special Situations A. Full Court B. Half Court C. Last Second Shots VI. Defensive Fundamentals A. How to Teach and Develop Individual Fundamentals 1. Footwork 2. Body Position 3. Defending the Post 4. Defending the Guard B. Team Defense 1. Zone 2. Man to Man 3. Full Court Presses 4. 1/2 Court Presses VII. Team Strategies Using Scouting Reports A. Developing Scouting Reports 1. Personnel 2. Defensive Tendencies 3. Offensive Tendencies B. Applying Scouting Report to Practice and Competition 1. Film 2. Strengths 3. Weaknesses VIII. Recruiting, Media Relations and Fundraising A. How to Develop Relationships With Parents, Coaches, Media and Community 1. High School Prospects 2. Talent Level IX. Designing a Basketball Program A. Practice Plans B. Conditioning Workouts C. Game Day Strategies D. Team Building E. Coaching Philosophy X. Transition to a 4-Year School A. Grades - What it means to be a Student-Athlete B. Scholarships C. Skills Video Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze the basic fundamentals of basketball including offensive and defensive skill sets; 2. Develop coaching strategies for team offense and team defense; 3. Develop coaching strategies for end of game special situations, such as: last second press schemes and time and score clock management; 4. Formulate an offensive and defensive game plan based on a scouting report or game film breakdown from an opponent; 5. Compose a marketing strategy for recruiting, media relations and fundraising; 6. Diagram and analyze special situations, such as inbound plays, sideline plays, and last second shots; 7. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of both zone and man trapping defenses; 8. Assess the benefits of incorporating a match up zone defense versus straight man to man; 9. Identify full court press tactics of the opponent; 10. Construct an organized practice plan for use at high school level or above; 11. Apply proper techniques in post play; 12. Appraise the value/role of game officials during flow of the game. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read and summarize an article about offensive basketball skills in Basketball Weekly magazine and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read instructor supplied hand out on offensive skill sets and be prepared to discuss in class. (i.e., ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and scouting reports) Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read John Wooden's Pyramid of Success and prepare a 3-4 page essay summarizing the content. 2. Analyze an instructor supplied list of plays and write a 3-4 page paper comparing and contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of each. 3. Through a class demonstration or video presentation, illustrate the 5 techniques for proper defensive individual skills. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.